Longview
The Culture
September 7, 2016
Deep-fried Couture
How Longview inspired fashion designer Brandon Maxwell.
BBQ Joint Reviews
August 12, 2015
Bodacious Bar-B-Q (Longview)
I’ve tried to eat at the original Bodacious Bar-B-Q in Longview for years. The first time I struck out because I didn’t realize they were only open three days a week. The next try they were on vacation, and another time there just wasn’t anyone there. I learned later that
The Culture
January 21, 2013
Conan Stars in Live-Action Graphic Novel Written by Austinites
The Intergalactic Nemesis, a nationally acclaimed "live-action graphic novel" show, appeared on Conan, with the talk show host playing the lead.
Food & Drink
January 20, 2013
Honorable Mentions
Nineteen joints we couldn’t countenance not noting at all.AMARILLO Beans N Things A cozy country cafe plunked down on a busy city street. 806-373-7383BRADY Hard Eight Pit Bar-B-Que Meats are cooked cowboy style directly over hot mesquite coals. 325-597-1936DALLAS Baby Back Shak
Politics & Policy
December 10, 2012
Simpson, Eh?
Rep. David Simpson (R-Longview) files to run for Speaker of the House, displacing Bryan Hughes (R-Mineola) as the conservative challlenger to Joe Straus (R-San Antonio).
The Culture
June 30, 2008
How to Customize a Cowboy Hat
The MaterialA cowboy hat is a beloved possession: It fans fires, it blocks the rain, it gives shade—and it lends authenticity at any honky-tonk or greased-pig contest. But it’s also an extension of one’s personality, so commissioning one takes serious thought (and serious dough: from $300 to $1,500). The first
The Texanist
January 1, 2008
The Texanist: How High Is Too High to Jack Up a Truck?
How high is too high to jack up a truck?
